Site Engineer Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • This has been my second Summer Placement at BAE Systems and I have yet again really enjoyed it. My work colleagues have been excellent and I feel I have been supported throughout my time here.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone who I have worked with from my time keeper to my colleagues in my office have been great to work with. If I ever had a problem I knew I could always speak to someone about it and it would be resolved as soon as possible.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • They have been 100% supportive.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • As I was given a task at the beginning of the summer I have been busy during all my working days. My time at the company has gone really fast.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Due to the task given to me I had alot of responsibility, (although I was watched over by my team leader for support) I had to make many of the decisions on my own.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • This has given me the knowledge of what happens in industry and this will certainly help with my studies.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The team I have worked with have been excellent. There is always a good vibe from the workers.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The organisation has been really good. They have been very supportive.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They have trusted me with a project and this kind of experience from my point of view is priceless. They have given me the opportunity to have experience that other's in my positions at University haven’t.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am now applying for the Graduate Scheme.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • There were many social events organised.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • 4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

September 2009

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